Trapping Incident #420
Reported:
03/10/2013
Location:
Orcas Island, WA - USA
Species:
Cat
Trap Type:
Leghold
Incident Date:
03/10/2013
Victim's Disposition:
injured
Victim's Name:
Legal Action:
No
Summary:
A black and white male cat was caught in a leg-hold trap, which is illegal in the state of Washington. A woman found the cat who was stuck in the trap for several days in the brambles off a side of a road. The cat’s right, front leg bone was exposed and partially amputated and had to be completely removed.
Result: